Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
Tel:
(907)835-4728
- Hermon Hutchens Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Hermon Hutchens Elementary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 296 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hermon Hutchens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hermon Hutchens Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 63% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdez City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hermon Hutchens Elementary School is Valdez Home School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valdez Home School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valdez Home School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdez Valdez Home School Grades: PK-12 | 36 students
0.1 miles
1112 West Klutina Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-4357 0.1 PK-12 36 - Valdez George H. Gilson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 133 students
0.6 miles
357 Robe River Drive
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-2244 0.6 6-8 133 - Valdez Valdez High School Grades: 9-12 | 181 students
0.6 miles
319 Robe River Drive
Valdez, AK 99686
(907)835-4767 0.6 9-12 181 - Tatitlek Tatitlek Community School Grades: PK-12 | 17 students
20.9 miles
Main Street
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907)325-2252 20.9 PK-12 17 - Cordova Mt. Eccles Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 182 students
45.7 miles
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907)424-3236 45.7 PK-6 182
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